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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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